Hysteroscopy provides a direct view of your uterus through a thin,
lighted tube (hysteroscope). The tube is passed through the vagina
into the uterus, allowing visual inspection of fibroids and other uterine abnormalities. Hysteroscopy thus enables us to see inside the uterine cavity.
This is helpful for diagnosing the shape of the uterine cavity presence of any fibroids or polyps in the cavity which can cause infertility / bleeding / repeated abortions. In case of infertility, hysteroscopy also helps to see the opening of the fallopian tubes.
How is it performed?
- The procedure consists of introduction of 4mm Hysteroscope which is an optical system of rod lens, into the uterine cavity via the normal birth passage, this has a camera attached to the eyepiece which allows us to view the uterine cavity on a monitor and record the image.
- Different procedures such as myomectomy(removal of fibroids), polypectomy (removal of polyp), removal of septum (partition), removal of adhesions, removal of lost Iucd & Endometrial biopsy can be performed using operator hysteroscopy
- Various attachments such as resectoscope, versapoint can be used.
- Tubal cannulation for blocked tubes can be done for infertility.
- Hysteroscopy has been recognised as a gold standard for treatment of all intra-uterine pathologies.
- Hysteroscopy is also done before IVF procedure to asses the uterine cavity.
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